A fault assistance kit having a removable connecting element, a system including such a fault assistance kit and a sealant bottle, a method for replacing the connecting element, and a fixing element for securing the connecting element in place.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fault-to-fault kit (1) for sealing and inflating a vehicle tire, which includes a compressor for generating compressed air, wherein the fault-to-fault kit (1) includes at least one connecting element (2) for connecting a sealant bottle, the connecting element being removable from the fault-to-fault kit (1). The present invention also relates to a system comprising such a fault-to-fault kit (1) and at least one sealant bottle, a method for replacing the connecting element (3) of the fault-to-fault kit (1), and a fixing element (3) for securing the connecting element (2) in place on the fault-to-fault kit (1).

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a fault support kit having a removable connection element, and also to a system comprising such a fault support kit and a sealant bottle. The present invention also relates to a method for replacing the connection element and to a fixing element for fixing the connection element to the fault support kit.

Background Art

[0002] Fault support kits are known in the prior art and are typically used to connect a fault support kit via a hose to a vehicle tire or the valve of a tire. A fault support kit typically includes a compressor for generating compressed air, whereby a sealant for sealing a vehicle tire is pumped into the vehicle tire when the sealant has punctured, and / or the vehicle tire is filled with air after sealing. A fault support kit can, for example, be of a two-part configuration. In the case of a two-part fault support kit, the sealant bottle is connected to the compressor via a connection element.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] A disadvantage of such a fault support kit is that there is no provision for replacing the connection element for the sealant bottle on the compressor. This is a problem because after use the connection element becomes contaminated by the sealant, making it more difficult to use the connection element multiple times.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] This is the starting point of the present invention. The object of the present invention is to provide an improved fault support kit, a system comprising a fault support kit and a sealant bottle, and a method for replacing the connection element within the fault support kit that enables the fault support kit to be used multiple times.

[0005] Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to provide a fixing element that allows for easier replacement of connecting elements within a fault assistance kit, thereby ensuring that the fault assistance kit can be used multiple times.

[0006] The object of the present invention is achieved by a fault assistance kit for sealing and pumping vehicle tires having the features of claim 1, and a system having the features of claim 8. The object of the present invention is further achieved by a method for replacing a connecting element in a fault assistance kit having the features of claim 9, and a fixing element having the features of claim 10.

[0007] This objective is achieved by a failure assistance kit for sealing and inflating vehicle tires, which includes a compressor for generating compressed air, the failure assistance kit having at least one connecting element for connecting a sealant bottle, the connecting element being designed to be removable from the failure assistance kit. It is advantageous that the replacement of the connecting element can be easily performed by the user before and after using the failure assistance kit without the use of additional tools. It is important that the cleaning of the connecting element is significantly easier, or that it can be replaced with a new one where appropriate, thereby extending the life of the failure assistance kit.

[0008] For the purposes of the present invention, the connecting element is connected to a fault assistance kit, and thus allows sealant and / or air to flow through the connecting element when a sealant container is connected to the connecting element. For the purposes of the present invention, it is essential that the connecting element can be separated from the fault assistance kit before and after use. For the purposes of the present invention, the fault assistance kit includes at least one compressor and a delivery system capable of delivering sealant and / or air to a vehicle tire.

[0009] The connecting element according to the present invention can be designed in a variety of ways. It preferably has at least one cavity from which sealant can be delivered. For this purpose, the connecting element preferably has a first connector for connecting to a fault assistance kit, in particular to a sealant delivery channel and / or air delivery channel; a second connector for connecting to a vehicle tire, in particular via a hose; and a third connector for a sealant container. The second connector preferably has a smaller diameter than the first or third connector. The first connector may preferably be designed to be plugged into the connector of the fault assistance kit. A plug-in mechanism is advantageous as it allows for ensuring that the connection does not leak. Alternatively, the mechanism may be a plug-and-rotate mechanism, in which the first connector is first plugged into the connector of the fault assistance kit and then rotated.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the fault assistance kit includes at least one fixing element for securing a connecting element to the fault assistance kit, the fixing element being preferably designed to be removable from the fault assistance kit. The connection between the connecting element and the fault assistance kit is advantageous if it is improved in terms of leak resistance and stability. The fixing element allows the user to easily replace the connecting element after use without tools. The fixing element is further designed to prevent improper assembly of the components and to ensure that leaks or unstable connections do not occur after repeated use.

[0011] In another embodiment of the present invention, the fixing element has a gripping edge. The design of the gripping edge can vary. The fixing element may have a portion at one end that is designed to connect the fixing element to a connecting element. Thus, the user can intuitively and advantageously operate the fixing element by detaching or fixing the connection portion to the connecting element.

[0012] In another embodiment of the present invention, the fixing element is substantially U-shaped. Such a U-shape is advantageous because the fixing element can surround the area of ​​the connecting element in order to fix the connecting element.

[0013] In another embodiment of the present invention, the fixing element forms at least one gap fit with respect to the connecting element and / or the fault assistance kit, thereby enabling the connecting element to be fixed to the fault assistance kit. The component forming the gap fit has the same contour at the joint, both internally and externally. The contour may be called, for example, a guide surface. For this purpose, the connecting element may have at least one guide surface through which the fixing element is guided during assembly. The fixing element may have at least one corresponding guide surface, and the second guide surface of the fixing element may preferably be able to engage with the first guide surface of the connecting element. Thus, the fixing element can be used to fix the connecting element to the fault assistance kit in a manner that is advantageously easy for the user, and thus enables airtightness against pneumatic leaks.

[0014] In another embodiment of the present invention, the fixing element may be connected to the fault assistance kit only if the connecting element is connected to the fault assistance kit. When the connecting element is first connected to the fault assistance kit and then secured by the fixing element, optimal air pressure leakage prevention of the connection is advantageously achieved. Only by using the fixing element is it possible to ensure that the structure can absorb mechanical forces, thereby ensuring the reliable use of the fault assistance kit.

[0015] In another embodiment of the present invention, the fixing element has at least one functional part, by which the fixing element can be connected to and fixed to the connecting element in only one defined direction. For the purposes of this embodiment, the functional part ensures that the user has only one way of connecting the fixing element to the connecting element. The functional part can be designed in various ways for this purpose. One important advantage is that the fixing element having such a functional part can be inserted in only one direction, thereby ensuring leak resistance in practice.

[0016] The object of the present invention is further achieved by a system comprising the described fault assistance kit and at least one sealant bottle, the sealant bottle being designed to be removable and / or not removable from the connecting element of the fault assistance kit.

[0017] It is advantageous that the individual components of the system are replaceable or washable. The sealant bottle with the fault assistance kit may be connected to the connecting element via a hose. The hose and connecting element are preferably integrally constructed.

[0018] Further advantages of the present invention relating to a fault assistance kit are, similarly, and vice versa, to a system according to the present invention. The object of the present invention is further achieved by a method for replacing connecting elements in a fault assistance kit, the method of which is as follows: -Removing fixed elements from connected elements, -Remove the connection elements from the troubleshooting kit, - Cleaning or replacing the connecting elements, - Connecting the connection element to the fault assistance kit, - This includes connecting fixed elements to connected elements.

[0019] The method according to the present invention has the advantage of allowing the user to replace the connecting elements in the fault assistance kit without tools, thereby making it easier to clean the connecting elements or insert new connecting elements as needed.

[0020] Further advantages and features of the present invention relating to a fault assistance kit are, likewise, the method according to the present invention.

[0021] The object of the invention is further achieved by a fixing element for fixing the connection element in the described fault support kit. The fixing element can preferably fix the connection element such that an airtight connection is formed. The connection element in the fault support kit can preferably be easily replaced or cleaned without additional tools by a fixing element that is easily removable, and thus the fault support kit can be used multiple times.

[0022] Further advantages and features of the invention, the system, the method and the fault support kit of the fixing element are evident from the dependent claims related to the advantageous configurations of the invention and should not be construed as limiting. The invention further encompasses combinations of the features of different dependent claims, even if they were not related to each other or belonged to different claim categories, provided that this is technically possible. Furthermore, combinations of preferred embodiments and particularly preferred embodiments can be combined with each other as long as this is technically possible. This also applies to the individual features of the exemplary embodiments as described later in this specification, to the extent that a person skilled in the art cannot recognize that they necessarily belong together.

[0023] Further details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0024] [Figure 1] Figures 1a - d show an embodiment of the fault support kit according to the invention using the method according to the invention. [Figure 2] Figures 2a - b show another embodiment of the fault support kit according to the invention with a fixing element.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0025] Figures 1a to 1d show embodiments of the fault assistance kit 1 according to the present invention, using the method according to the present invention. The fault assistance kit 1 includes a connecting element 2 and a fixing element 3. The connecting element 2 has first, second, and third connecting parts 4, 5, and 6, the first connecting part 4 is designed to connect the connecting element 2 to a fourth connecting part 7 of the fault assistance kit 1, the fourth connecting part 7 of the fault assistance kit 1 is connected to a compressor via a delivery channel system. The second connecting part 5 of the connecting element 2 is designed to connect a vehicle tire to the fault assistance kit 1, in particular to the connecting element 2, and the third connecting part 6 is designed to connect a sealant bottle. Figure 1a shows the fault assistance kit 1 in a fixed and usable state. To remove the fixing element 3, the element must be pulled out by the user (Figure 1b). The connecting element 2 can then be removed from the fourth connecting part 7 of the fault assistance kit 1 by being pulled apart (Figure 1c). Figure 1d shows the fault assistance kit 1, the connecting element 2, and the fixing element 3 in a disconnected state.

[0026] Figures 2a and 2b show another embodiment of the fault assistance kit 1 according to the present invention, which includes a fixing element 3 according to the present invention. The fixing element 3 has a U-shaped design and has a gripping edge 8 at its upper end, which allows the user to easily grip the fixing element 3 (Figure 2a). The U-shaped fixing element 3 has a left-hand side and a right-hand side, the left-hand side has a first guide surface 9 and the right-hand side has a second guide surface 10. The connecting element 2 has a first guide surface 11 corresponding to the first guide surface 9 and a second guide surface 12 corresponding to the second guide surface 10, and the fixing element 3 and the connecting element 2 form a gap fit when they are connected. The fixing element 3 further has a functional part 13 positioned laterally on the fixing element 3. The functional part 13 is designed so that the fixing element 3 can be connected to the connecting element 2 in only one direction. For this purpose, the fault support kit 1 has an asymmetrical opening 14, and the functional part 13 of the fixing element 3 acts as a stopper in case of improper use (Figure 2b), so that the fixing element 3 can be inserted in a specified direction at a specific position. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0027] 1. Troubleshooting Kit 2 connection elements 3 Fixed elements 4. First connection part of the connecting element 5. Second connection part of the connecting element 6. Third connection part of the connecting element 7. Fourth connection point of the fault assistance kit 8 Grip edge 9. First guide surface 10. Second guide surface 11. First corresponding guide surface 12. Second corresponding guide surface 13 Functional parts 14. Opening for the troubleshooting kit

Claims

1. A fault assistance kit (1) for sealing and inflating a vehicle tire, including a compressor for generating compressed air, wherein the fault assistance kit (1) has at least one connecting element (2) for connecting a sealant bottle. The fault support kit (1) is characterized in that the connecting element (2) is designed to be removable from the fault support kit (1).

2. The fault support kit (1) according to claim 1, wherein the fault support kit (1) includes at least one fixing element (3) for fixing the connecting element (2) to the fault support kit (1), and the fixing element (3) is preferably designed to be removable from the fault support kit (1).

3. The fault support kit (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the fixing element (3) has a gripping edge (8).

4. The fault support kit (1) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the fixed element (3) is substantially U-shaped.

5. The fault support kit (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the fixing element (3) forms at least one gap fit with respect to the connecting element (2) and / or the fault support kit (1), thereby enabling the connecting element (2) to be fixed to the fault support kit (1).

6. The fault support kit (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the fixed element (3) can be connected to the fault support kit (1) only when the connecting element (2) is connected to the fault support kit (1).

7. The fault support kit (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the fixing element (3) has at least one functional part (13), and the fixing element (3) can be connected to and fixed to the connecting element (2) in only one defined direction by the functional part (13).

8. A system comprising a fault assistance kit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7 and at least one sealant bottle, wherein the sealant bottle is designed to be detachable and / or indetachable from the connecting element (2) of the fault assistance kit (1).

9. A method for replacing a connecting element (2) in a fault support kit (1), particularly using a fault support kit (1) according to any one of claims 1 or 7, comprising the following steps: - Removing the fixed element (3) from the connecting element (2), - Removing the connection element from the fault support kit (1), - Clean or replace the aforementioned connecting element (2), - Connecting the connection element (2) to the fault support kit (1), - A method characterized by connecting the fixed element (3) to the connecting element (2).

10. A fixing element (3) for fixing a connection element (2) to a fault support kit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7 or to a system according to claim 8.

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